Anti-fracking group criticizes Quinn

According to WFIW Radio in Fairfield, a coalition of Illinois residents opposed to high-volume hydraulic fracking is criticizing Gov. Pat Quinn for supporting a bill that would establish regulations for the practice. A group calling itself "Stop the Frack Attack" wants Quinn to support a two year moratorium on fracking. Oil c...

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The Carmi Times - Carmi, IL

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Posted Feb. 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Posted Feb. 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM

According to WFIW Radio in Fairfield, a coalition of Illinois residents opposed to high-volume hydraulic fracking is criticizing Gov. Pat Quinn for supporting a bill that would establish regulations for the practice. A group calling itself "Stop the Frack Attack" wants Quinn to support a two year moratorium on fracking. Oil companies have already spent more than $150 million leasing up land in twelve Southern Illinois counties for the development of the New Albany Shale formation.